Chris Collings

Chris Collings is a seasoned Senior Structures Engineer currently employed at Expleo Group since April 2021, specializing in static stress approval, checking, and analysis for significant aircraft projects including the A350 Wing Leading Edge and A320 Spoiler. As the Company Director at C R Collings Engineering Ltd. since January 2014, Chris also leads an aeronautical engineering consultancy. Previous experience includes roles at BAE Systems focusing on the Tempest FCAS project, and at Spirit AeroSystems as Lead/Specialist Structures Engineer on various aircraft structural design projects. Chris has contributed to significant concession projects at Premium AEROTEC GmbH and Hyde Group Engineering, and began a career in stress analysis at Assystem. Chris's military leadership training as a Reserve Officer in the Royal Air Force complements a robust academic background with a 1st Class (Hons) Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Liverpool.